Law and Legal Infographics

When dealing with crime, pleading insanity doesn’t necessarily get your a free pass, even if it works. Learn more about the insanity defense in this infographic from BBC.

51.4 million inpatient surgeries have been conducted in the US as of 2014. In this infographic from FagelLaw.com, discover facts, statistics, and horrifying cases of medical malpractice amongst the stars, on TV, and in real life.

Despite society’s increasingly tolerant attitude towards marijuana, the drug is still considered illegal under federal law. The future of marijuana prohibition is not entirely certain—will federal anti-marijuana legislation prevail, or will we one day look back on the marijuana ban as we look back on alcohol prohibition today?

Do you develop healthcare applications? If yes, then you must understand the laws surrounding PHI and HIPPA and how they relate to application development. This infographic explores what every app developer should know about HIPAA .

Effective January 1, 2015, Minnesota’s expungement law provides new opportunities for people to seal criminal records. Sometimes called Minnesota’s new “Second Chance Law,” the ability to successfully seal a criminal record and get a fresh start is now possible.

Before you travel it is always advised that you make yourself aware of the local laws and customs. The last thing you want on your travels is a heavy fine or time behind bars, because, the money is probably better being put towards a more fulfilling experience! With that in mind, here are some strange laws from around the world you may want to ‘know before you go.’

Medical negligence kills more than 210,000-400,000 people in the U.S. each year. Despite the detrimental results of medical negligence, the overwhelming majority of cases never make it to court. Only a fraction of those cases result in a verdict for the plaintiff, and in many states damages caps limit the amount that may be awarded to victims.

Driving abroad can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to remember to drive on the other side of the road but strange road signs, different etiquette and unusual roads can put the chills up even the most seasoned driver. Not only that, but in some countries you also have to content with some seriously strange laws.